From doing minor roles as a child star, Julia’s big break came last year when she was chosen by ABS-CBN management to play the mean character Clara in the remake of the popular ‘90s teleserye which starred Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. Since it’s debut on the primetime block in October of last year, Mara Clara has become the most watched program across the country, and Julia’s clashes with Kathryn Bernardo’s character Mara has earned praise and gained a fan following.

With her height, mestiza beauty, and acting talent, Julia is said to have what it takes to be the next drama princess and is even being compared to Bea Alonzo. Julia confessed that she looks up to Bea as her idol. “Gusto ko talaga si Bea Alonzo. Bata pa lang ako siya na talaga ang idol ko. Nagkatrabaho na kami before sa isang MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya) episode. Sana maulit ‘yun.”